A new attack, dubbed "Operation WrtHug," has compromised around 50,000 outdated ASUS WRT routers, primarily in Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Researchers suspect the campaign is linked to China, leveraging multiple known vulnerabilities to facilitate stealthy espionage.

The Everest ransomware group claims to have stolen over 1TB of data from ASUS, including sensitive camera source code and internal tools. ASUS confirmed the breach originated from a third-party supplier, asserting that it does not affect customer products or user privacy.

Thousands of Asus routers have been hacked and are controlled by a suspected Chinese state-sponsored group. The attack targets outdated models that no longer receive security updates, and researchers believe the compromised devices may be used for covert operations and espionage. The majority of affected routers are located in Taiwan, with additional clusters in several other countries.

The article discusses Microsoft's partnership with Asus in enhancing the Xbox experience through new Windows and Xbox-compatible devices. This collaboration aims to integrate gaming functionalities more deeply into Windows, providing gamers with better tools and experiences. The focus is on optimizing hardware and software to improve overall performance and accessibility for users.

At Milan Design Week 2025, ASUS unveiled its innovative laptop designs, particularly the Signature Edition Zenbook range, which captivated attendees with its aesthetic and technology. The exhibition, titled "Design You Can Feel," emphasized the fusion of materiality, craftsmanship, and AI, showcasing a kinetic installation that engaged visitors in a unique sensory experience.

Over 9,000 ASUS routers have been compromised by a botnet called "AyySSHush," which exploits an old command injection vulnerability to establish a persistent SSH backdoor. The attackers employ stealth tactics, including bypassing authentication and disabling logging, while the exact purpose of the campaign remains unclear. ASUS has released security updates, urging users to upgrade their firmware and check for unauthorized access.

A security researcher discovered a significant remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in ASUS's DriverHub software, which could be exploited due to inadequate origin checks in its RPC communication. The researcher detailed the exploit chain that could allow malicious code execution through ASUS-signed executables, ultimately leading to a successful report and patch from ASUS.